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Button Wheels are unlockable wheels. Kart parts are unlocked at random by collecting Coins.

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Speed
Accel.
Weight
Hand.
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+1
-0.5
+0.25
-0.25
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Mario Kart 8
Mario Kart 8
NintendoMay 29, 2014
Wii U
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